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Mask making for carnival
07. February 2026
| 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Varied events & happenings at Fortress Hohensalzburg
Welcome to events for guests, families, children & all Salzburgers!
Fortress Hohensalzburg is not only the centerpiece and landmark of the city of Salzburg - a wide variety of events also bring life to the historic walls throughout the year. From the popular fortress concerts to the romantic Advent market in the castle courtyard. The range of family-friendly events at Fortress Hohensalzburg is also impressive - from carnival and Halloween crafts to the fun medieval festival and atmospheric Advent tours. And as a Salzburg resident, you will also find a wide variety of offers that invite you to visit the fortress once again. Here you will find an overview of all current dates.
Our calendar of events
All dates at a glance with one click
Vacation special: Night at the fortress - flashlight tour
11. February 2026| 5:30 PM - 6:45 PMAnything but Valentine's Day: classic guided tour of the fortress with aperitif
14. February 2026| 3:30 PM - 5:00 PMFamily tour: Up high and down low
15. February 2026| 10:30 AM - 11:30 AMSchool watches museum: Surprise tours
04. March 2026| 9:00 AM - 10:00 AMSchool watches museum: Surprise tours
04. March 2026| 10:30 AM - 11:30 AMSchool watches museum: Surprise tours
04. March 2026| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PMFamily tour: Of unicorns and wild men
15. March 2026| 10:30 AM - 11:30 AMMedieval dance workshop
18. March 2026| 5:30 PM - 7:00 PMFamily tour with Easter crafts and Easter egg race in the castle courtyard
02. April 2026| 10:30 AM - 12:00 PMFamily tour with Easter crafts and Easter egg race in the castle courtyard
02. April 2026| 1:00 PM - 2:30 PMFamily tour with Easter crafts and Easter egg race in the castle courtyard
03. April 2026| 10:30 AM - 12:00 PMFamily tour with Easter crafts and Easter egg race in the castle courtyard
03. April 2026| 1:00 PM - 2:30 PMFamily tour: Beet tracks
19. April 2026| 10:30 AM - 11:30 AMGeorge and his dragon (family program)
24. April 2026| 3:00 PM - 4:30 PMSt. George's ride to the fortress
26. April 2026| 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMSword fighting workshop
29. May 2026| 5:00 PM - 7:00 PMFamily tour: Wonderful coats of arms
14. June 2026| 10:30 AM - 11:30 AMAtmospheric Thursday evening tour
09. July 2026| 7:00 PM - 8:15 PMHighlight Tour in english
16. July 2026| 2:30 PM - 3:30 PMFamily tour: Splendor and baking
19. July 2026| 10:30 AM - 11:30 AMAtmospheric Thursday evening tour
23. July 2026| 7:00 PM - 8:15 PMAtmospheric Thursday evening tour
06. August 2026| 7:00 PM - 8:15 PMHighlight Tour in english
13. August 2026| 2:30 PM - 3:30 PMFamily tour: Up high and down low
16. August 2026| 10:30 AM - 11:30 AMAtmospheric Thursday evening tour
20. August 2026| 7:00 PM - 8:15 PMMedieval festival
29. August 2026| 10:00 AM - 6:00 PMMedieval festival
30. August 2026| 10:00 AM - 6:00 PMAtmospheric Thursday evening tour
03. September 2026| 7:00 PM - 8:15 PMHighlight Tour in english
10. September 2026| 2:30 PM - 3:30 PMFamily tour: Of unicorns and wild men
20. September 2026| 10:30 AM - 11:30 AMMedieval dance workshop
13. October 2026| 5:30 PM - 7:00 PMNational Day program: Surprise tours
26. October 2026| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PMNational Day program: Surprise tours
26. October 2026| 2:00 PM - 3:00 PMPumpkin carving & competition: Vote for the scariest and friendliest pumpkin
29. October 2026| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PMPumpkin carving & competition: Vote for the scariest and friendliest pumpkin
29. October 2026| 2:00 PM - 3:00 PMPumpkin carving & competition: Vote for the scariest and friendliest pumpkin
29. October 2026| 3:00 PM - 4:00 PMPumpkin carving & competition: Vote for the scariest and friendliest pumpkin
29. October 2026| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PMFlashlight tour (suitable for children)
30. October 2026| 5:30 PM - 6:30 PMFlashlight tour (suitable for children)
30. October 2026| 7:00 PM - 8:00 PMFlashlight tour (suitable for children)
31. October 2026| 5:30 PM - 6:30 PMFlashlight tour (adults)
31. October 2026| 7:00 PMLantern procession to Hohensalzburg Fortress
07. November 2026| 5:00 PM - 6:00 PMFamily tour: Splendor and baking
15. November 2026| 10:30 AM - 11:30 AMSword fighting workshop
20. November 2026| 5:00 PM - 7:00 PMEnchanting Christmas Tour (English)
28. November 2026| 3:00 PM - 4:00 PMOn the trail of the Christ Child: Advent tour for children
29. November 2026| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMEnchanting Christmas Tour (English)
05. December 2026| 3:00 PM - 4:00 PMOn the trail of the Christ Child: Advent tour for children
06. December 2026| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMEnchanting Advent tour
06. December 2026| 3:00 PM - 4:00 PMAdvent market at Hohensalzburg Fortress
07. December 2026| 11:00 AM - 7:00 PMAdvent market at Hohensalzburg Fortress
08. December 2026| 11:00 AM - 7:00 PMEnchanting Christmas Tour (English)
12. December 2026| 3:00 PM - 4:00 PMOn the trail of the Christ Child: Advent tour for children
13. December 2026| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMEnchanting Advent tour
13. December 2026| 3:00 PM - 4:00 PMEnchanting Christmas Tour (English)
19. December 2026| 3:00 PM - 4:00 PMOn the trail of the Christ Child: Advent tour for children
20. December 2026| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMEnchanting Advent tour
20. December 2026| 3:00 PM - 4:00 PMFestungsroas for the Raunacht
27. December 2026| 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
